What does Obama and Dr. King have in common in terms of the common welfare for the less fortunate ?

Black Studies programs have a rich legacy steeped in social movement, movement associated with helping to define an agenda to address issues pertaining to the African American community. Over the past few years African American Studies has begun embarking on a new era of engaging students during the age of Obama, the first African American president. Tonight, we watched a video of then Senator Obama speaking to students in my Black Leadership Development class in 2004. One of the highlights was his beliefs on the responsibility of the well to do to help those that are less well off. In addition to the Obama film, we watched a video on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called "The Other America." Was there a common thread between Barack Obama and Dr. King's beliefs? Remember to follow the format for responding that is articulated in your syllabus.